Earth Hour - Ocean Acidification

Australian Curriculum content descriptions:

Year 10 Science:

• Global systems, including the carbon cycle, rely on interactions involving the biosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere (ACSSU189)
• Communicate scientific ideas and information for a particular purpose, including constructing evidence-based arguments and using appropriate scientific language, conventions and representations (ACSIS208)

Year 10 Geography

• The human-induced environmental changes that challenge sustainability (ACHGK070)
• The application of human-environment systems thinking to understanding the causes and likely consequences of the environmental change being investigated (ACHGK073)
• Present findings, arguments and explanations in a range of appropriate communication forms selected for their effectiveness and to suit audience and purpose, using relevant geographical terminology and digital technologies as appropriate (ACHGS079)

Syllabus Outcomes: GE5-2, GE5-3, GE5-8, SC5-9WS, SC5-12ES. 

Time required: 120 mins

Level of teacher scaffolding: Low – oversee activity

General capabilities: Critical and creative thinking, Ethical understanding.

Cross-curriculum priority: Sustainability OI.1, OI.2.

• Internet and computer access
• Student worksheet
• Infographic creation tool (e.g. Piktochart)

This lesson has been created in partnership with WWF-Australia. Earth Hour is the world’s largest community-driven climate change campaign. At the centre of Earth Hour is switching off lights to show a commitment to taking action.

Thousands of teachers use Earth Hour’s education program to enrich their curriculum and provide pathways for young people to create change in their world.

For the most up to date Earth Hour dates, times, and events, check here.